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Keto mug cakes provide the ideal way to satisfy sweet cravings without going for the full slice of cake! Ready in minutes and packed with healthy low-carb ingredients, keto mug cakes offer quick relief that’ll have you smiling without guilt!
Mug cakes make the ideal dessert on-the-go, thanks to their convenient size and simple preparation process. Offering an assortment of flavors, these mini treats make a deliciously portable dessert choice!
1. Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
Mug cakes can be an ideal treat when time is short for making something from scratch, or for anyone trying to reduce carb intake.
This mug cake recipe is quick and simple to prepare, while still satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven! Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings without making an additional mess in your kitchen!
Begin by mixing together all of the dry ingredients in a mug or small dish such as a glass measuring cup. Gradually whisk in the melted butter, milk and vanilla extract until there are no lumps remaining; stir in chocolate chips as you continue stirring.
2. Banana Mug Cake
If you love banana cake but don’t want to bake an entire loaf, this delicious, simple and healthy mug cake recipe will become your new go-to treat! Only takes five minutes in your favorite mug!
This eggless mug cake recipe utilizes pantry-friendly ingredients. If you prefer vegan fare, simply substitute almond butter + nondairy milk in place of eggs for this treat!
Mix all of the wet and dry ingredients until well mixed, and microwave the mug cake for 2 minutes and 45 seconds (more/less depending on your microwave wattage).
3. Vanilla Mug Cake
A mug cake is an easy and quick way to satisfy that sweet craving in just minutes with limited ingredients and ingredients needed. Perfect when time and effort are limited for baking a full-size cake!
This vanilla mug cake recipe is simple and quick, taking less than 5 minutes from start to finish! Plus, it is the perfect way to use up leftovers!
Make the cake your own with your choice of mix-ins such as mini chocolate chips or nuts to add more texture. Just remember to stir gently before microwaving or the resultant dense cake could become tough and tough!
4. Strawberry Mug Cake
If you’re craving a sweet treat but are short on time or ingredients to create an entire cake, this strawberry mug cake may be just what’s needed! A low carb dessert that can be created quickly in just seconds in the microwave.
Strawberry chunks decorate this soft, moist and delectable cake batter! Its succulent taste makes this treat irresistibly delectable!
Make this in any size container you’d like: from mugs and bowls, to ramekins for more rounded shapes. Feel free to freeze leftovers if necessary.
This recipe creates an impressive mug cake, enough to fill up both a 6 and an 8 oz mug! For smaller mugs, only half the mug may need to be filled if your cake will be too much!
5. Lemon Mug Cake
This keto lemon mug cake is zesty and delectable – and can be prepared in less than 10 minutes! Perfect as an easy breakfast option or quick treat at any time of day!
Start off by spraying a microwave-safe mug with non-stick baking spray, and combine all of the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in a mixing bowl.
Once combined, add the wet ingredients: melted butter, milk, lemon juice, egg and lemon zest and stir thoroughly to combine them all.
Transfer the batter to an unprepared mug, and microwave on high for 1 minute + 40 seconds. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center of the mug – once ready, insert into the oven for additional heat-treatment if necessary.